London Wine Fair 2019

We’ll be at the London Wine Fair in a couple of weeks on stand D39. Not only will we be showcasing the A-Z of Louis Latour Agencies we will also have guests from our producers:

Louis-Fabrice Latour and Bruno Pepin, Maison Louis Latour

Paul Espitalie, Simonnet-Febvre

Damien d’Ovidio, Vidal-Fleury

Jgor Marini, Castello Banfi

Cristian Urzua, Viu Manent

Leah Seresin and Sara Fogarty, Seresin Estate

Adrian Atkinson, Wakefield

We will also be hosting some on-stand masterclasses, for a small number of people. Please note you can reserve your seat in advance by contacting us here. The masterclasses will all be different and will only run once over the course of the fair.

Monday 20th

12pm: Beyond Estate Sauvignon Blanc with Leah Seresin

New Zealand white wine has a lot to offer and Seresin Estate have proven just how diverse they, and Marlborough, can be. Join Leah Seresin and discover their aromatics with Alsatian style whites before moving on to appreciate their richer, full-bodied wines.

2pm: The Role of Grenache in Southern Rhône villages with Damien d’Ovidio

Since the early days Vidal-Fleury has established a reputation for the production of high-quality wines which show individuality and the typicity of the different Rhône appellations from which they come. Damien d’Ovidio will journey through the Southern appellations and discuss the importance and contribution of Grenache in each of their wines.

Tuesday 21st

12pm: One Year On – 2016 Corton & Corton Charlemagne with Bruno Pepin

Join Bruno Pepin and explore the hill of Corton with five different wines from 2016. Maison Louis Latour’s Domaine represents the largest single holding of Grand Cru vineyards. Their domaine wines are produced at Château Corton Grancey in the village of Aloxe-Corton using traditional techniques and almost entirely made by hand.

2pm: Shades of Chilean Malbec with Cristian Urzua

Argentina may have built a reputation on Malbec but on the other side of the Andes the wines are just as exciting. Cristian Urzua will discuss the evolution of Malbec including their single vineyard San Carlos Malbec. This vineyard is one of the oldest in Chile having been established in the 19th century with pre-phylloxerra root stock from France.

Wednesday 22nd

12pm: 10th Anniversary of La Lus Albarossa with Jgor Marini

Born from Barbera and Nebbiolo, Albarossa can trace its roots back to 1938. Grown by Banfi in Piedmont, La Lus (The Light) is the highest expression of this innovative varietal and Castello Banfi are celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Join Jgor Marini for Banfi’s first vertical tasting of La Lus and learn how this grape came to command its position on their estate.

2pm: Wakefield’s Cabernet Sauvignon Journey with Adrian Atkinson

In 1973 Bill Taylor, founder of Wakefield Wines, tentatively entered his inaugural Cabernet Sauvignon vintage in Royal Adelaide Wine Show and was delighted to win the prestigious Montgomery Trophy for best red wine in show. Follow the story of Wakefield’s Cabernet Sauvignon with Adrian Atkinson and uncover how the combination of Terra Rossa soils and the Clare Valley’s cool climate are ideal for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon vines.